Beet & Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup fresh beet , chopped (I don’t peel it)
• 1/2 -inch piece fresh ginger (peeled, see note)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 frozen banana , cut into pieces
• 1 cup frozen strawberries

Instructions:

• Combine the beets, ginger, orange juice, and water in a blender and blend until very smooth, with no visible pieces of beet or ginger remaining. Add in the frozen strawberries and banana, and blend until smooth. Serve right away
• If you’re using a high-speed blender, like the Vitamix, you can just add everything to the blender and blend it all together. It should break it down into a slushy texture effortlessly.
• This smoothie has the best taste and texture when you serve it right away, but you can save leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours. (I also like to freeze leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for a cool treat later!)